AromaDb: A Database of Plant's Aroma Molecules

Plant Details

:Common Name
Clove nutmeg
:Scientific Name
Ravensara aromatica
:Introduction

Ravensara aromatica (sometimes called clove nutmeg) is a member of the Lauraceae (laurel) family, and originates in Madagascar. The name ravensara is a latinization of the Malagasy word ravintsara.

: Details
Other Malagasy names include havozo, hazomanitra and tavolomanitra. The leaves and twigs of R. aromatica have a mildly camphorous aroma similar to eucalyptus. The essential oil of R. aromatica is used as a fragrance material in the perfumery industry, and as an antiseptic, anti-viral, antibacterial, expectorant, anti-infective in natural and folk medicine.

Essential Oils

Serial No.Essential Oil Name
1Ravensara aromatica essential oil

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